METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DTC Code DTC Name
Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

  • The combination meter assembly uses the fuel sender gauge assembly to determine the level of the fuel in the fuel tank. The resistance of the fuel sender gauge assembly will vary between approximately 15 Ω with the float at the full position, and 410 Ω with the float at the empty position. The combination meter assembly outputs battery voltage through two resistors that are mounted inside the combination meter assembly. The combination meter assembly measures the voltage between the variable resistor in the fuel sender gauge assembly and the two resistors mounted in the combination meter assembly. Voltage measured at this point will vary as the float of the fuel sender gauge assembly is moved. The highest voltage observed should be approximately half of the battery voltage.

Tip:

The fuel level warning light will come on when the fuel level is below 7.5 liters (7.9 US qts, 6.6 Imp. qts).

WIRING DIAGRAM

E230580E07

PROCEDURE

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (FUEL METER OPERATION)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Control Range

      Diagnostic Note

      Fuel Meter Operation

      Fuel receiver gauge

      OFF, Sender E, Empty, Warning, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full, Sender F

      -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

      Tester Display

      Fuel Meter Operation

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

    for Sedan:Click hereClick here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      Fuel Input

      Fuel input

      Min.: 0 L, Max.: 127.5 L

      for Gasoline:

      • for Hatchback, Wagon

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 44.7 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 25.0 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.0 L

      • for Sedan

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 49.1 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 27.7 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.0 L

      for Diesel:

      • for Hatchback, Wagon

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 44.1 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 25.0 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.0 L

      • for Sedan

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 48.3 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 28.9 L

        • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.2 L

      -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Fuel Input

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    Fuel level data displayed on the GTS is almost the same as the fuel receiver gauge indication.

    A

    Fuel level data displayed on the GTS differs from the fuel receiver gauge indication.

    B
    B

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

    for Sedan:Click hereClick here

    A

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY, FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY)

    1. Disconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the L20 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly*1 or fuel tank vent tube sub-assembly*2 connector.

      • *1: for Gasoline

      • *2: for Diesel

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      E46-16 (L) - L20-2 (FS)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E46-16 (L) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      E46-15 (E) - L20-3 (FE)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E46-15 (E) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1NR-FE:Click here

      for 1ZR-FAE:Click here

      for 2ZR-FE:Click here

      for 1ZR-FE:Click here

      for 8NR-FTS:Click here

      for 1ND-TV (except Sedan):Click hereClick here

      for 1ND-TV (for Sedan):Click hereClick hereClick here

      for 1WW:Click here

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1NR-FE:Click hereClick here

      for 1ZR-FAE:Click hereClick here

      for 2ZR-FE:Click hereClick here

      for 1ZR-FE:Click hereClick here

      for 8NR-FTS:Click here

      for 1ND-TV (except Sedan):Click here

      for 1ND-TV (for Sedan):Click hereClick here

      for 1WW:Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    for 1NR-FE:Click here

    for 1ZR-FAE:Click here

    for 2ZR-FE:Click here

    for 1ZR-FE:Click here

    for 8NR-FTS:Click here

    for 1ND-TV (except Sedan):Click hereClick here

    for 1ND-TV (for Sedan):Click hereClick hereClick here

    for 1WW:Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK CONNECTOR

    1. Visually check for deformation on the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly*1 or fuel tank vent tube sub-assembly*2 connector.

      • *1: for Gasoline

      • *2: for Diesel

      OK

      There is no deformation.

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    A

    NG (for Gasoline)

    B

    NG (for Diesel)

    C
    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

    for Sedan:Click hereClick here

    B

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    for 1NR-FE:Click hereClick here

    for 1ZR-FAE:Click hereClick here

    for 2ZR-FE:Click hereClick here

    for 1ZR-FE:Click hereClick here

    for 8NR-FTS:Click hereClick here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    for 1ND-TV (except Sedan):Click hereClick here

    for 1ND-TV (for Sedan):Click hereClick hereClick here

    for 1WW:Click here